Roku Unveils Redesigned Home Screen
Roku has announced a significant redesign of its home screen, the first major update in over a decade. The new features include personalized recommendations and an AI-powered quick access section for frequently used apps. The redesign will roll out automatically to Roku devices in the U.S., with additional countries to follow.
- ▪The redesigned home screen introduces a 'Top Picks for You' section for personalized recommendations.
- ▪A new AI-powered 'Quick Access' section highlights frequently used apps like the Apple TV app.
- ▪Curated hubs called 'Destinations' organize content by genres and moods.
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- ▪ Do not adjust your set: Roku's home screen is getting its biggest overhaul in over a decade — Android Police
- ▪ Your Roku TV is getting its biggest home screen update after a decade and it starts today — Digital Trends
- ▪ Roku Unveils First Major Home Screen Update In Over A Decade — Deadline
- ▪ Roku Unveils Biggest Home Screen Overhaul in More Than a Decade — Variety
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Roku Unveils Redesigned Home ScreenWednesday May 27, 2026 2:29 pm PDT by Joe RossignolRoku today announced that its home screen is receiving its biggest redesign in more than a decade. The new home screen will begin rolling out to Roku TVs and streaming devices across the U.S. starting today, with more countries to follow later. The changes will appear automatically, with no software update required. At the top of the home screen, a new "Top Picks for You" section provides recommendations based on your watch history and what is trending on Roku. A new AI-powered "Quick Access" section surfaces the apps you use most, such as the Apple TV app. There is still a separate page containing a complete list of apps that you have installed on your Roku device if you need it.
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